Definition
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate
History
Origin
New Zealand
Discoverer
Belsazar Hacquet
Etymology
From lime and stone in late 14th Century
Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Family
Group
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock